Hypothyroidism following sistrunk procedure: Thyroglossal duct cyst or ectopic thyroid?
Thyroglossal duct cyst is the most common cause of anterior midline neck swelling in children, but ectopic thyroid is an important but rare differential diagnosis. Establishing the orthotopic thyroid gland status is crucial as inadvertent removal of a lone functioning ectopic thyroid tissue in young...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Paediatric Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2021;volume=18;issue=4;spage=231;epage=234;aulast=Elechi |